Sensemaker

A Russian military vessel fired warning shots near a British couple as they sailed across the English channel. Why did it happen and does it matter?Host and writer: Madeleine ParrProducer: Katie GunningEpisode photography: Joe MeeExecutive Producer: Jasper Corbett Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On Monday the Prime Minister announced that the government will be banning social media for all under 16s in the UK. But what does that really mean? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On Sunday evening, a framework deal between the US and Iran was signed to end the four-month war. Will the deal last?Host: Madeleine ParrWriter & Producer: Amalie Sortland and Poppy BullardEpisode Photography: Joe MeeExecutive producer: Jasper Corbett Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The UK has seen far-right riots in the wake of two attacks in recent weeks - in Southampton and Belfast. Writer: Poppy BullardProducer: Poppy BullardHost: Ada BarumeEpisode photography: Joe MeeExecutive Producer: Jasper Corbett Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Last week, X users were flooded with images of Reform UK leader Nigel Farage fighting Andrew Bailey, the Governor of the Bank of England. The images were fake, but what were they trying to achieve?Host: Andrew ButlerWriter & Producer: Amalie SortlandReporter: Patricia ClarkeEpisode Photography: Joe MeeExecutive producer: Jasper Corbett Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

An Everest guide was discovered close to death after surviving on the mountainside for six day, after he was left by the rest of his climbing party. What can the incident tells us about safety precautions on the world's tallest mountain?Writer: Ada BaruméProducer: Ada BaruméHost: Ada BaruméClips: Instagram@chris.thrall, BBC news Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Protests in Albania against a planned luxury resort development linked to Ivanka Trump and her husband Jared Kushner may be evolving into a broader political movement.Host: Ada BaruméWriter & Producer: Amalie SortlandEpisode Photography: Sofia FentonExecutive producer: Jasper CorbettClip credits: Reuters, David Senra Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Despite assurances that the men's football World Cup would sell out, thousands of tickets are still available on resale sites, at hugely inflated prices.Writer: Poppy BullardProducer: Poppy BullardHost: Ada BarumeEpisode photography: Joe MeeExecutive Producer: Matt Russell Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In recent years, several African countries have rowed back on LGBTQ+ rights, the latest being Ghana.Writer: Ada BaruméProducer: Amalie SortlandHost: Jonathan Lewis Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Booing AI at graduation ceremonies in the US is becoming a trend. What's behind it?Host: Madeleine ParrWriter & Producer: Amalie SortlandEpisode Photography: Sofia FentonExecutive producer: Matt Russell Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The police's treatment of Henry Nowak, who was handcuffed after he had been stabbed, has prompted riots in Southampton, and allegations of a two-tier policing system. Writer: Poppy BullardProducer: Poppy BullardHost: Madeleine ParrEpisode photography: Sofia FentonExecutive Producer: Matt Russell Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As Donald Trump ramps up pressure on Cuba, the island is facing fuel shortages, economic collapse and mass emigration. But will these threats form the US president back fire? Host: Ada BaruméWriter & Producer: Amalie SortlandEpisode Photography: Joe MeeExecutive producer: Matt Russell Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

More than a dozen people have died trying to cool off during the May heatwave. When does swimming in cold water become fatal?Writer: Ada BaruméProducer: Ada BaruméHost: Ada BaruméEpisode photography: Joe MeeEditor: Jasper Corbett Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Last week Pope Leo chose to focus on the dangers of artificial intelligence during his first major teaching. Why did he decide to concentrate on AI?Writer: Jonathan LewisProducer: Jonathan LewisHost: Jonathan LewisEpisode photography: Joe MeeExecutive Producer: Matt Russell Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

There are reports of a super El Niño on the way. But what would that mean for the UK and the world's weather? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week Peter Murrell, the estranged husband of former Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon, admitted to embezzling £400,000 from the Scottish National Party.Writer: Poppy BullardProducer: Poppy BullardHost: Madeleine ParrEpisode photography: Joe MeeExecutive Producer: Jasper Corbett Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Last week, reports emerged that the UK Treasury had discussed with supermarkets the idea of capping prices on staple foods like bread, eggs and milk. But supermarkets pushed back.Host: Jonathan LewisWriter & Producer: Amalie Sortland and Poppy BullardEpisode Photography: Joe MeeExecutive producer: Matt Russell Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A decade after Britain voted to leave the European Union, Brexit is again part of the political debate.Host: Ada BaruméWriter & Producer: Amalie SortlandEpisode Photography: Joe MeeExecutive producer: Matt Russell Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

AI videos depicting London rife with gangs, violence, and crime may be driving overseas tourists away from the capital.Writer: April McLennanProducer: Amalie SortlandHost: Andrew ButlerEpisode photography: Lizzie TuckerExecutive Producer: Jasper CorbettClips: BBC Panorama, NBC News, LBC Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What the Married at First Sight allegations could mean for Channel 4 and the future of reality TV. Writer: Ada BarumeProducer: Katie GunningHost: Madeleine Parr Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A deadly Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo and neighbouring country Uganda has been declared an international public health emergency by the World Health Organisation. How concerned should we be? Host: Ada BaruméWriter & Producer: Amalie SortlandEpisode Photography: Joe MeeExecutive producer: Jasper CorbettClip credit: WHO, Associated Press, TeleSUR Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Meta sold seven million smart glasses in 2025, triple that of the previous two years combined. As smart glasses become cheaper and more widespread, do they present a threat to our privacy?Writer: Jonathan Lewis and April McLennanProducer: Madeleine ParrHost: Jonathan LewisEpisode photography: Joe MeeExecutive Producer: Jasper CorbettClips: Project TV, Mint Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

While the US and Iran maintained the fragile ceasefire over the weekend, the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world's most important shipping lanes, remains effectively closed.Host: Madeleine ParrWriter & Producer: Amalie SortlandEpisode Photography: Sofia FentonExecutive producer: Jasper Corbett Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Enhanced Games kicks off on the 24th May, where competitors will be allowed to use performance enhancing drugs. But what is motivating elite athletes to take part? Writer and producer: Ada BaruméClips: Enhanced Games Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The war in Iran, and its aftermath, threatens to cause widespread disruption to airlines while jet fuel prices could make summer holidays more expensive. What could it mean for summer holidays? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

After an outbreak of hantavirus on a cruise ship led to the deaths of three people, health ministers are working to contain the virus. But how concerned should we be about the global health risk?Producer: Madeleine Parr Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Police forces across the UK are rapidly expanding their use of AI. How might AI improve policing? Host: Madeleine ParrWriter & Producer: Amalie SortlandEpisode Photography: Sofia FentonExecutive producer: Jasper Corbett Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

After disastrous election results, the Prime Minister is fighting to save his political career.Writer: Poppy BullardProducer: Amalie SortlandHost: Ada BaruméEpisode photography: Sofia FentonExecutive Producer: Jasper Corbett Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Just under a fortnight ago, two Jewish men were stabbed on the street in Golders Green in North London, the latest in a string of attacks against Jewish people.Writer: Madeleine ParrProducer: Amalie Sortland Host: Madeleine ParrClip Credit: BBC Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Videos of mobs of people attacking immigrants in South Africa have gone viral over the past few months. Where is all of this anger coming from?Writer: Seun MatilukoHost: Jonathan LewisProducer: Matt RussellClip credits: AfricaWebTV, Reality Street Talk, Sky News, News Central and Newzroom Afrika Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A long-standing policy in the UK means many women must have three miscarriages before investigations begin. But that's now set to change.Writer: Seun MatilukoProducer: Amalie SortlandHost: Madeleine ParrClip Credit: LBC Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tech giant Elon Musk is suing the company he cofounded, OpenAI, as well as his co founders. The dispute hinges on the company's not for profit status, but what will it mean for the future of AI?Writer: Madeleine ParrProducer: Amalie Sortland Host: Madeleine ParrClip Credit: CNBC Television, MIT AeroAstro Centennial Symposium Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

New data suggests that stalking offences have increased fiftyfold in England and Wales in the last decade. What explains the rise?Writer: Jonathan LewisProducer: Jonathan LewisHost: Jonathan LewisEpisode photography: Joe MeeExecutive Producer: Poppy Bullard Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A law will make it illegal for people born after 2008 from buying tobacco in the UKWriter: Poppy BullardProducer: Casey MagloireHost: Casey MagloireEpisode photography: Joe MeeExecutive Producer: Jasper Corbett Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In cinemas around the world crowds are gathering to sing, and even dance along to the new Micheal Jackson biopic. Does that mean the controversial ‘King of Pop' is uncancellable?Writer: Ada Barumé and Casey MagloireProducer: Ada BaruméHost: Ada BaruméClip from Lionsgate trailer of ‘Micheal' Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Until Sunday, no one in history had run a sub-2 hour marathon. So how did Sabastian Sawe do it?Writer: Jonathan LewisProducer: Casey Magloire Host: Casey MagloireEpisode photography: Executive Producer: Katie Gunning Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Climate change and pollutants are making your allergies worse. But could the health consequences of warming weather be even more serious in the future?Writer: Jonathan LewisProducer: Casey MagloireHost: Jonathan LewisEpisode photography: Joe MeeExecutive Producer: Katie Gunning Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A jury in the US has won a case against Ticketmaster, claiming that they have monopolised the ticketing industry. What does this mean for concert goers? Writer, producer and Host: Casey Magloire Executive producer: Jasper Corbett Clip credit: NBC News, BBC News Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apple CEO, Tim Cook, has announced that his successor will be the company's current head of hardware, John Ternus. But what does his appointment tell us about Apple's strategy for the future in an industry increasingly invested in AI?Writer: Madeleine ParrProducer: Madeleine ParrHost: Jonathan LewisClip Credit: CBS Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Keir Starmer finds himself in hot water once again over the appointment of Peter Mandelson. How much danger is he in? Reporter: Cat NeilanWriter: Poppy BullardProducer: Casey MagloireHost: Casey MagloireEpisode photography: Sofia FentonExecutive Producer: Jasper CorbettClip credit: BBC News, Sky News, Times Radio Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Wind, solar and nuclear now generate the majority of the UK's energy, but in a bid to promote renewables the government has ended up paying some wind farms to stop generating power, why?Writer: Matt RussellProducer: Ada BaruméClips: Md Blackboi Global Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A public clash between Donald Trump and the Pope has exposed tensions inside America's Christian right. Why does this matter? Writer: Jonathan LewisProducer: Casey MagloireHost: Ada BaruméEpisode photography: Michael Whitaker Executive Producer: Jasper CorbettClips: BBC, 9 New Australia, CNN Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.